Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026
The Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 was an exciting ODI tournament featuring three emerging cricket teams:
- India A
- Sri Lanka A
- Afghanistan A
The tournament was played from 9 June to 21 June 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The series provided a platform for future international stars to showcase their talent. India A eventually emerged as champions after defeating Sri Lanka A in the final.
Tournament Details
| Tournament | Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | One-Day International (List A) |
| Dates | 9 June – 21 June 2026 |
| Teams | India A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Champions | India A |
Tri Nation A Series 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | India A vs Sri Lanka A |
| 11 June 2026 | India A vs Afghanistan A |
| 13 June 2026 | Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A |
| 15 June 2026 | Sri Lanka A vs India A |
| 17 June 2026 | India A vs Afghanistan A |
| 19 June 2026 | Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A |
| 21 June 2026 | Final – India A vs Sri Lanka A |
All matches were played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Match Results
Match 1
India A vs Sri Lanka A
Result: India A won by 8 runs
India A started the tournament strongly with a narrow victory over Sri Lanka A in a thrilling contest.
Match 2
India A vs Afghanistan A
Result: Afghanistan A won by 4 runs (DLS Method)
Rain affected the match, and Afghanistan A registered a memorable victory using the DLS method.
Match 3
Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A
Result: Sri Lanka A won by 8 wickets
Sri Lanka A chased confidently to strengthen their position in the tournament.
Match 4
Sri Lanka A vs India A
Result: Match Tied (Sri Lanka A won the Super Over)
One of the most exciting matches of the series ended in a tie before Sri Lanka A prevailed in the Super Over.
Match 5
India A vs Afghanistan A
Result: India A won by 101 runs
Half-centuries from Priyansh Arya, Tilak Varma, and Kumar Kushagra helped India A post a huge total before Nishant Sindhu’s four wickets sealed a dominant victory.
Match 6
Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A
Result: Sri Lanka A won by 103 runs
Sri Lanka A secured a comprehensive victory to qualify for the final against India A.
Final Match
India A vs Sri Lanka A
Final Result
India A won by 66 runs and became Champions of the Tri Nation A Series 2026.
Final Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India A | 377/9 |
| Sri Lanka A | 311 All Out |
Final Match Highlights
The final belonged to young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who played one of the most explosive innings in List A cricket history.
Key Highlights
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 94 runs off just 29 balls.
- He smashed the fastest List A fifty in history, reaching the milestone in only 11 deliveries.
- Tilak Varma added an important 67 runs.
- India A posted a massive total of 377/9.
- Sri Lanka A fought hard but were bowled out for 311.
- India A lifted the trophy with a convincing 66-run victory.
Top Performers of the Tournament
Most Runs
Ruturaj Gaikwad (India A)
- 234 Runs
Tilak Varma (India A)
- 208 Runs
Sadeera Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka A)
- 199 Runs
Avishka Fernando (Sri Lanka A)
- 175 Runs
Most Wickets
Abdullah Ahmadzai (Afghanistan A)
- 7 Wickets
Farmanullah Safi (Afghanistan A)
- 7 Wickets
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (Sri Lanka A)
- 5 Wickets
Anukul Roy (India A)
- 5 Wickets
India A Squad
- Tilak Varma (Captain)
- Priyansh Arya
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Riyan Parag
- Ayush Badoni
- Nishant Sindhu
- Harsh Dubey
- Suryansh Shedge
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Kumar Kushagra
- Vipraj Nigam
- Yash Thakur
- Yudhvir Singh
- Anshul Kamboj
- Arshad Khan
Sri Lanka A Squad
- Sahan Arachchige (Captain)
- Niroshan Dickwella
- Avishka Fernando
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Ahan Wickramasinghe
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Wanuja Sahan
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Mohamed Shiraz
- Dulaj Samuditha
- Vishen Halambage
- Ravindu Fernando
- Chamika Gunasekara
- Garuka Sanketh
- Kugadas Mathulan
Afghanistan A Squad
- Imran Mir (Captain)
- Noor Rahman
- Mohammad Ishaq
- Hassan Eisakhil
- Khalid Taniwal
- Ijaz Ahmadzai
- Baheer Shah Mahboob
- Faisal Khan Shinozada
- Farmanullah Safi
- Shams Ur Rahman
- Khalil Gurbaz
- Zahir Khan Pakteen
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
- Mohammad Ibrahim
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
FAQs
Who won the Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026?
India A won the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka A in the final.
Where was the tournament played?
The entire tournament was played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka.
Who was the star performer of the final?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the star performer, scoring 94 runs from only 29 balls.
Which teams participated?
India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A participated in the tournament.
Conclusion
The Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 successfully showcased the next generation of cricketing talent from India, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. India A emerged as deserving champions, while the tournament will be remembered for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking heroics and several outstanding performances from future international stars.
